Mechanical Product Engineer Job in Staphorst, Netherlands

Thule is a world leader in products and brands that make it easy for people to transport their equipment securely, safely and in style. Find out more at www.thule.com. Thule Towing Systems B.V. is based in Staphorst and develops, manufactures and distributes towbars for the car industry and the car after market. The company is part of Business Area Towing Solutions.

Mechanical Product Engineer Job Description

About Thule Group

Thule Group is a world leader in products that make it easy for people to transport the things they care for - securely, safely and in style. Under the motto Active Life, Simplified, Thule Group offers products within four segments: Outdoor (equipment and carriers for cycling, water and winter sports, roof boxes, bike trailers and baby joggers.), Bags (laptop and camera bags, backpacks, bike panniers etc.), Towing (towbars and trailers) and Work Gear (ladder racks, tool boxes, etc.).

Thule Group has approximately 3,400 employees at more than 50 production facilities and sales offices worldwide. Sales in 2012 amounted to SEK 5.8 billion. Find out more at www.thulegroup.com 

Thule Towing Systems B.V. is based in Staphorst and develops, manufactures and distributes towbars for the car industry and the car after market. The company is part of Business Area Towing.

Due to running and future projects within our Research & Innovation department we are looking for a: 

Mechanical Product Engineer Research & Innovation (R&I)

The department:

The Research & Innovation department of BU Towing is responsible for:

• System development: All new functionalities (a.o. detachability, electric deploy ability) of towing systems are being developed within the R&I department. These developments run within the R&I department from concept generation up till start of production.
• Basic research: On certain topics (a.o. FEA, data acquisition, materials) the R&I department performs basic, non-project related, research. This research requires and builds on good theoretical knowledge of these topics.
• System aftercare: Of all (formerly) developed systems, the R&I department stays technical responsible. Complaints from the market are discussed and analyzed together with other departments in order to build our knowledge even further.
   

Mechanical Product Engineer Job Requirements

Job requirements:

You are a graduated mechanical engineer (HBO+/WO) with strong analytical skills. More important than working experience, is knowledge of 3D CAD and an innovative, highly motivated attitude. You have to control the English language well in writing and speaking. Extra advantages in your resume are good knowledge of German, good knowledge of FEM, knowledge of electronics, automotive experience and affinity.

Thule offers:

A challenging job in a stimulating international work environment with good educational and development opportunities. Initiative and a great freedom of action are the starting points, Of course you can count on good coaching.

Application and information:

For further information about this vacancy please contact Michelle van de Wetering, Human Resource Officer, +31 522 469 249. To apply, please upload your CV and a letter of motivation through our website www.thulegroup.com/jobb. A Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) may be part of the application process.

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